City of Glenorchy

Derwent Park

TAS7009

Derwent Park at a glance

Population

872

Median age 35

The brief

What to know about Derwent Park.

Derwent Park (7009) sits in the Glenorchy region of Tasmania.

Derwent Park has roughly 872 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Derwent Park's population at 872, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

872

Median age

35

Family households

64%

Lone person

28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$340/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

55%

Renter occupied

40%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

872

Median age: 35

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Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Derwent Park.

Local schools for Derwent Park

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Government School Catchment

Goodwood Primary School

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Moonah Primary School

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Cosgrove High School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

586 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

21.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

4.6°C

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Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Derwent Park.

What is the Derwent Park postcode?
Derwent Park is in the 7009 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Glenorchy region.
What is the average rent in Derwent Park?
The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Derwent Park?
There are 20 schools serving Derwent Park on this page, including Goodwood Primary School, Moonah Primary School, Cosgrove High School.
What suburbs are near Derwent Park?
Derwent Park is close to Goodwood, Elwick, Glenorchy, Moonah, Lutana.
What is the population of Derwent Park?
Derwent Park has approximately 872 residents. The median age is 35.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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